CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCER - 68349

Executive Service

Who we are and what we do:

Mission: The mission of the Office of the Secretary of State is to exceed the expectations of our customers, the taxpayers, by operating at the highest levels of accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and accountability in a customer-centered environment.

Job Overview:

Summary: The employee in this position is responsible for photographing, filming, editing, and delivering multi-media graphic/video content for both internal and external customers in a fast-paced and collaborative environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Consults with internal stakeholders to determine media production needs: advise appropriately regarding various aspects of development and design and use of media presentation
• Develops project goals, objectives, and timetables for production and post-production
• Partners with the communications team, customers, and management to create and edit scripts and storyboards while determining the appropriateness of the intended use and audience
• Manages all phases of production by editing video and photo projects while maintaining overall brand identity and image
• Transports, sets up and operates various production equipment (e.g., cameras, audio and video recorders, lighting equipment, props, and microphones) for location and studio production
• Edits and assembles final visual/audio program material; ensures consistency and relevancy to production; monitors the technical quality of end product
• Translates audio, video, graphics, and digital animation, and other digital media content into various distributable formats
• Researches, acquires, and maintains audio and visual equipment and software tests all equipment to determine the technical quality of the recording, audio, and lighting equipment prior to operation in the field; operates and maintains proper audio/video levels and calibration of cameras, audio and video equipment, and other production equipment
• Ability to conduct on-camera interviews: research interviewee and relevant content, prepares and directs on-camera and voice talent
• Keeps abreast of current and new products, applications, systems, and software needed for media production
• Verifies that all content produced follows copyright laws and meets ADA compliance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university, preferably with a bachelor's degree in Video and Film Production, Media Studies, Visual Arts, or related fields
• Experience in digital media production, video communication, broadcasting, Radio/TV or operating video and photographic cameras and editing software

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ability to deal tactfully with internal and external customers, to exercise sound judgment in decision making to express ideas clearly, concisely, and convincingly, and maintain adequate documentation of work performed
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage several projects simultaneously, support team members, and track complex tasks across multiple stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communicator, with great attention to detail and ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines
• Ability to think creatively in approaching problem-solving
• Demonstrated ability to plan effectively, flexibility to handle the unexpected, and to move with a sense of urgency
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and be willing and able to travel independently throughout the state, including overnight travel

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.